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Illustration copyright 2012 by Charles Santoso |
Author, illustrator, legend Maurice Sendak passed into eternity on Tuesday, May 8. No matter your personal opinion or connection to his books, you cannot deny the extraordinary influence he had on a generation of readers and picture book makers. Thanks to Australian illustrator Charles Santoso for his outstanding tribute pictured above.
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Maurice Sendak 1928-2012 |
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Making Mischief A Maurice Sendak Appreciation By Gregory Maguire |
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A Hole Is To Dig, By Ruth Krauss |
Here are some additional links to learn more about Sendak's life and work:
Rosenbach Museum tribute
The Worlds of Maurice Sendak
Philadelphia Daily News article regarding death and the Rosenbach
PBS interview
Bookish Ambition highlight
Wiki Bibliography
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The Art of Maurice Sendak, By Selma G. Lanes |
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The Art of Maurice Sendak 1980 to Present, By Tony Kushner |
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